Rhipidoglossum ugandense - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ugandense
ID:
296930
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Rendle) Garay
Source:
wcs
Year:
1972
Citation Micro:
Bot. Mus. Leafl. 23: 196 (1972)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000296262
Common Names
- Ugandense Rhipidoglossum
- Rhipidoglossum ugandense
- Rhipidoglossum
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Mystacidium ugandense Rendle [unknown]
- Diaphananthe ugandensis (Rendle) Summerh. [unknown]
Description
Rhipidoglossum ugandense (also called African Palm, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Arecaceae family. It is native to Cameroon, Central African Republic, Congo, and Gabon, and it grows in lowland tropical rainforests.
Uses & Benefits
Rhipidoglossum ugandense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used medicinally for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Rhipidoglossum ugandense is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cultivation and propagation of Rhipidoglossum ugandense: This species is best grown in a well-drained, humus-rich soil in a sunny position. Propagation is by seed or division.
Where to Find Rhipidoglossum ugandense
Rhipidoglossum ugandense can be found in tropical regions of Central and South America.
Rhipidoglossum ugandense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Rhipidoglossum ugandense?
Rhipidoglossum ugandense
What is the common name of Rhipidoglossum ugandense?
Ugandense Rhipidoglossum
What is the natural habitat of Rhipidoglossum ugandense?
Rhipidoglossum ugandense is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.
Species in the Rhipidoglossum genus
Rhipidoglossum adoxum, Rhipidoglossum bilobatum, Rhipidoglossum brevifolium, Rhipidoglossum burttii, Rhipidoglossum candidum, Rhipidoglossum cuneatum, Rhipidoglossum curvatum, Rhipidoglossum densiflorum, Rhipidoglossum globuloso-calcaratum, Rhipidoglossum kamerunense, Rhipidoglossum laticalcar, Rhipidoglossum laxiflorum, Rhipidoglossum longicalcar, Rhipidoglossum magnicalcar, Rhipidoglossum melianthum, Rhipidoglossum microphyllum, Rhipidoglossum mildbraedii, Rhipidoglossum montanum, Rhipidoglossum obanense, Rhipidoglossum ochyrae, Rhipidoglossum orientale, Rhipidoglossum ovale, Rhipidoglossum oxycentron, Rhipidoglossum paucifolium, Rhipidoglossum polyanthum, Rhipidoglossum polydactylum, Rhipidoglossum pulchellum, Rhipidoglossum rutilum, Rhipidoglossum schimperianum, Rhipidoglossum stellatum, Rhipidoglossum stolzii, Rhipidoglossum subsimplex, Rhipidoglossum tanneri, Rhipidoglossum tenuicalcar, Rhipidoglossum ugandense, Rhipidoglossum xanthopollinium, Rhipidoglossum montealenense, Rhipidoglossum arbonnieri, Rhipidoglossum delepierreanum, Rhipidoglossum brachyceras, Rhipidoglossum pendulum, Rhipidoglossum pusillum, Rhipidoglossum thomense, Rhipidoglossum leedalii, Rhipidoglossum caffrum, Rhipidoglossum clavatum, Rhipidoglossum confusum, Rhipidoglossum millarii, Rhipidoglossum globulare, Rhipidoglossum eggelingii,
Species in the Orchidaceae family
Aa fiebrigii, Aa hartwegii, Aa hieronymi, Aa leucantha, Aa lorentzii, Aa macra, Aa achalensis, Aa maderoi, Aa mandonii, Aa matthewsii, Aa microtidis, Aa paleacea, Aa argyrolepis, Aa riobambae, Aa rosei, Aa schickendanzii, Aa sphaeroglossa, Aa trilobulata, Aa weddelliana, Aa aurantiaca, Aa calceata, Aa colombiana, Aa denticulata, Aa erosa, Aa figueroi, Aa lozanoi, Aa lehmannii, Acampe carinata, Acampe cephalotes, Acampe ochracea, Acampe pachyglossa, Acampe praemorsa, Acampe joiceyana, Acampe hulae, Acanthophippium bicolor, Acanthophippium chrysoglossum, Acanthophippium curtisii, Acanthophippium eburneum, Acanthophippium gougahense, Acanthophippium javanicum, Acanthophippium lilacinum, Acanthophippium mantinianum, Acanthophippium parviflorum, Acanthophippium pictum, Acanthophippium splendidum, Acanthophippium striatum, Acanthophippium sylhetense, Acanthophippium curtisii, Achlydosa glandulosa, Acianthera aculeata,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-178051: Based on the initial data import
Alfred Barton Rendle (1865-1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rendle' in the authors string.
Leslie A. Garay (1924-2016): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Garay' in the authors string.